The Neuromuscular Disease Center, at Strong Memorial Hospital, provides diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of adults and children.
Neuromuscular diseases involve conditions of the nerves and muscles, including:
- Acquired or hereditary peripheral neuropathies
- Muscular dystrophies such as:
- Inclusion body myositis (IBM)
- Inflammatory myopathy and other myopathies
- Myasthenia gravis
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- Ataxias
- Periodic paralysis
- Non-dystrophic myotonias
- Neuromuscular disorders
Neuromuscular disease diagnostic procedures include:
- Electrodiagnostic procedures of EMG (electromyography) and nerve conduction
- Neuropathology Lab: muscle biopsies, nerve biopsies, and skin biopsies
Neuromuscular Disease Unit
Within the Neuromuscular Disease Center, there are several specialty clinics:
- ALS Clinic
- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic / Neuromuscular Clinic
- Neuropathy Clinic
- Periodic Paralysis, Myotonia, and Episodic Ataxia Clinic
Our Locations
Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
Directions to Strong Memorial Hospital
Highland Neurology
Physician’s Office Building
PO Box 990
South Ave, Suite 202
Rochester, NY 14620
Directions to Highland Hospital
EMG Lab
919 Westfall Road
Building C, Suite 220
Rochester, NY 14618
Directions to Westfall Road Clinic
Our Team
- Richard Barbano, M.D., Ph.D.
- Emma Ciafaloni, M.D.
- Robert C. Griggs, M.D., Chair
- David Hermann, M.D.
- Eric Logigian, M.D., Unit Chief
- Richard Moxley III, M.D.
- Michael Stanton, M.D.
- Rabi Tawil, M.D.
- Charles Thornton, M.D.
More Information About Neuromuscular Diseases
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- Ataxias
- Non-dystrophic myotonias
Additional Resources
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- ALS Association
- National Ataxia Foundation
- Periodic Paralysis Association
- FSH Society
To Schedule an Appointment…
To schedule an appointment with one of our neuromuscular specialists at Strong Memorial Hospital, please call 585-275-2559. At Highland Hospital, please call 585-341-0100.
To schedule EMG and nerve conduction studies at Strong Memorial Hospital or Highland Hospital, call 585-275-4568.
The Department of Neurology participates with Excellus Blue Choice, Preferred Care, Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rochester health plans. We accept cash or check only for all applicable co-payments and personal balances due at the time of service. If you must cancel your appointment, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. You will be charged a $25.00 fee if you miss an appointment.
Please arrive 20 minutes before your appointment.